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Boris Johnson apologised to the Queen this week over the events, which he said he 'deeply and bitterly' regretted

Boris Johnson apologised to the Queen this week over the events, which he said he 'deeply and bitterly' regretted

Investigation by senior civil servant to set out the facts of what happened at Downing Street lockdown gatherings, at some of which staff drunk alcohol, ate food and listened to music

Restrictions meant Jill McAllie was unable to be with either dad Roger Bates or mum Sandra in their final days

Retrospective investigations were ‘just not going to be an option,’ a PCC said

With the Pork Pie rebellion put down for now, Boris Johnson has bought himself some breathing space as mutinous Conservative MPs await the outcome of Sue Gray’s Partygate inquiry.

Dominic Cummings claimed a 'very senior official' had replied to the PM's principal private secretary Martin Reynolds, saying an invite to a May 2020 garden gathering 'broke the rules'. It's understood Sue Gray has seen that reply

Ms Emin says her artwork is for a party atmosphere and she really does ‘not feel that Number 10 needs any encouragement on this level’

The PM is in hot water again - but it is not the first time he’s faced criticism over alleged rule-breaking events during the pandemic.

Senior civil servant Sue Gray may deliver her findings this week

The prime minister’s principal private secretary emailed colleagues inviting them to a socially-distanced drinks event ‘to make the most of the lovely weather’